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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Snell RN d. 1892

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of John Snell Ship's Corporal, H.M.S. LEANDER died at Hong Kong 25th June 1892 aged 33 years, gone but not forgotten, erected by his shipmates.'

Details

Description: Carved with branches above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Leander

People

Snell, John
Age: 33
Date of Death: 25/6/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship's Corporal
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1989

JSON

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Mont a L'Abbe Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Gravestone at Mont a L’Abbe Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Captain Charles Haman Langdon d. 1927

Location

Mont a L'Abbe Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'In loving memory of my devoted husband Capt. Charles Haman Langdon who died suddenly at sea, whilst in command of the S.S.' St. Julien', G.W.R. on September 23rd 1927, in his 53rd year'

Details

Description: White marble tombstone in shape of an anchor and chain.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: White marble
Vessel: SS St Julien

People

Langdon, Charles Haman
Age: 52
Date of Death: 23/9/1927
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Great Western Railway

Extra

Notes: Died suddenly at sea whilst in command of SS 'St. Julien', G.W.R.
Recorder: La Société Jersiaise

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  "location": "Mont a L'Abbe Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of my devoted husband Capt. Charles Haman Langdon who died suddenly at sea, whilst in command of the S.S.' St. Julien', G.W.R. on September 23rd 1927, in his 53rd year'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Mont a L’Abbe Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Captain Charles Haman Langdon d. 1927</p>",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "La Société Jersiaise",
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Church of St John the Baptist, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

Memorial in the Church of St John the Baptist, Saxmundham, Suffolk commemorating Lieutenant George Long, RN d. 1782

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the Memory of / GEORGE LONG / Lieutenant in the Navy / who in the attack by storm, of / TRINCOMALEE / which He led / Fell most honourably before that important fortress / In the moment of victory / He was the seventh son of / BEESTON & Sarah LONG / and lost his life the 11th of Janry 1782 / Aged 21 Years'

Details

Description: Obelisk with naval trophies above the inscription tablet
Type: Monument
Position: South aisle Lady Chapel
Materials: Black and white marble

Event

Trincomalee 1782

People

Long, George
Age: 21
Date of Death: 11/1/1782
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Dr Pieter van der Merwe
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the Memory of / GEORGE LONG / Lieutenant in the Navy / who in the attack by storm, of / TRINCOMALEE / which He led / Fell most honourably before that important fortress / In the moment of victory / He was the seventh son of / BEESTON & Sarah LONG / and lost his life the 11th of Janry 1782 / Aged 21 Years'",
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St Aidan's church, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at St Aidan’s church, South Shields commemorating Stephen Archdale Geary d. 1898

Location

St Aidan's church, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

Vessel: Cromton

People

Geary, Stephen Archdale
Age: 20
Date of Death: 26/7/1898
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Killed in fall from aloft in 'Cromton' South Pacific.
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 116.

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Aidan’s church, South Shields commemorating Stephen Archdale Geary d. 1898</p>",
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    "notes": "Killed in fall from aloft in 'Cromton' South Pacific.",
    "bibliography": "David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 116.",
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Lowestoft Municipal Cemetery, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Gravestone in Lowestoft Municipal Cemetery, Suffolk commemorating W. G. Day, RNR d.1917

Location

Lowestoft Municipal Cemetery, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Transcript

‘W. G. DAY Leading Deckhand on H.M. Trawler 'THOMAS CROFTON' died November 17th 1917 aged 50'.

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Plot 2
Vessel: Thomas Crofton

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Day, Walter George
Age: 50
Date of Death: 17/11/1917
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Leading Deckhand
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

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  "transcript": "‘W. G. DAY Leading Deckhand on H.M. Trawler 'THOMAS CROFTON' died November 17th 1917 aged 50'.",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Lowestoft Municipal Cemetery, Suffolk commemorating W. G. Day, RNR d.1917</p>",
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Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia commemorating W.E.R. Cockell, RN, 1855

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Details

Vessel: HMS Rattler

People

Cockell, W. E. R.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 23/5/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: John B. Hattendorf 'Some British and American Sailor's Tombstones in Penang, Malaysia', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 68, p. 325, (Greenwich, 1982).

JSON

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  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia commemorating W.E.R.  Cockell, RN, 1855</p>",
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    "recorder": "",
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating John Thomas d. 1879

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John Thomas late H M Customs 15 August 1879 age 66'

Details

People

Thomas, John
Age: 66
Date of Death: 15/8/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: HM Customs

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 845. This cemetery was sited in an old quarry. It has now largely been cleared.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "id": "M701",
  "location": "St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'John Thomas late H M Customs 15 August 1879 age 66'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating John Thomas d. 1879</p>",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island, Northumberland, England

Gravestone at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island commemorating George Burn d. 1857

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island, Northumberland, England

Transcript

[motto] 'AUDI VIDE TACE', 'IN MEMORY OF / GEORGE BURN / CORPORAL OF THE MOUNTED / COASTGUARD WHO DEPARTED / THIS LIFE 20TH OCTOBER 1857'

Details

Description: Carved with angels supporting a coat of arms (possibly masonic).
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Sandstone

People

Burn, George
Age:
Date of Death: 20/10/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Corporal
Organisation: Coastguard

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island, Northumberland, England",
  "transcript": "[motto] 'AUDI VIDE TACE', 'IN MEMORY OF / GEORGE BURN / CORPORAL OF THE MOUNTED / COASTGUARD WHO DEPARTED / THIS LIFE 20TH OCTOBER 1857'",
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

Memorial in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth commemorating Joseph Price HEIC d. 1796

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory / of JOSEPH PRICE, son of THOMAS PRICE of this Town. / He was born in the Year 1726 and died 3rd of June 1796. / He was endowed by nature with extraordinary talents and possessed in an eminent degree / Fortitude, Courage and Intrepidity. / He had a comprehensive mind, a clear understanding, a fervid imagination, and enterprising / spirit. / He went to India when young, and by the exertion of those talents he raised himself to / independence and a conspicuous rank in life. In the war with France, 1778 he commanded / two forty gun ships which were equipped to aid the King's squadron. On this service he acquitted / himself with great credit and to the entire satisfaction of the Government and of His Majesty's / Naval commander. He was afterwards appointed by the East India Company the Office / of Marine Pay Master and Naval Store Keeper which he discharged with faithfulness and ability. / He was brave and humane, just, faithful and generous. / He lived honoured and respected by his friends / and died sincerely regretted by all who knew him'

Details

Description: Relief above the inscription tablet showing two cherubs, one hoisting sail and the other wearing a helmet and holding a caduceus representing trade. The inscription flanked by pilasters with anthemion motifs above.
Type: Wall memorial
Position: North side of nave
Materials: Marble
Artists: Richard Westmacott

People

Price, Joseph
Age: 70
Date of Death: 3/6/1796
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: Sighted 2011, B Tomlinson.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1987
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory / of JOSEPH PRICE, son of THOMAS PRICE of this Town. / He was born in the Year 1726 and died 3rd of June 1796. / He was endowed by nature with extraordinary talents and possessed in an eminent degree / Fortitude, Courage and Intrepidity. / He had a comprehensive mind, a clear understanding, a fervid imagination, and enterprising / spirit. / He went to India when young, and by the exertion of those talents he raised himself to / independence and a conspicuous rank in life. In the war with France, 1778 he commanded / two forty gun ships which were equipped to aid the King's squadron. On this service he acquitted / himself with great credit and to the entire satisfaction of the Government and of His Majesty's / Naval commander. He was afterwards appointed by the East India Company the Office / of Marine Pay Master and Naval Store Keeper which he discharged with faithfulness and ability. / He was brave and humane, just, faithful and generous. / He lived honoured and respected by his friends / and died sincerely regretted by all who knew him'",
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1987",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Jones d. 1853

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory / of / JOHN JONES / AGED 40 YEARS LATE / ENGINEER OF THE P & O CO / STEAMSHIP FORMOSA WHO / DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 5TH / OF JUNE 1853. THIS STONE IS ERECTED / BY A FEW OF HIS BROTHER OFFICERS / AS A TRIBUTE OF ESTEEM'

Details

Description: Headstone carved with flowers and foliage above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Formosa

People

Jones, John
Age: 40
Date of Death: 5/6/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'Formosa' Iron passenger liner built 1852, Smirk & Son, Govan, 637 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory / of / JOHN JONES / AGED 40 YEARS LATE / ENGINEER OF THE P & O CO / STEAMSHIP FORMOSA WHO / DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 5TH / OF JUNE 1853. THIS STONE IS ERECTED / BY A FEW OF HIS BROTHER OFFICERS / AS A TRIBUTE OF ESTEEM'",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters